As Easter approaches, many families in San Diego County are looking for the perfect place to celebrate the holiday without the hassle of cooking.
This year, on Sunday, April 20, a variety of restaurants and resorts are offering special holiday-themed menus along with fun, family-friendly festivities.
Be sure to book your reservations quickly, as spots are filling up fast.
Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar invites guests to enjoy an Easter brunch buffet overlooking the ocean in Del Mar Village.
The brunch features an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with prices set at $125 for adults and $39 for kids under 12.
For those looking for an “eggcellent” experience, the ARLO restaurant at Town & Country Resort offers a special holiday buffet brunch.
Diners can indulge in a seafood station, pastries, specialty salads, and meats such as braised short ribs and rosemary-crusted lamb.
The brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $90 for adults, which includes a glass of sparkling wine for patrons aged 21 and older, and $38 for children ages 5 to 12.
For a unique twist, Herb & Sea will feature a special three-course, prix fixe holiday menu highlighted by a blueberry-lemon Danish pastry.
Guests can choose from various appetizers, including avocado toast and maple-bourbon pork belly.
Entrees consist of options like French toast with chai-mascarpone whip and smoked pulled pork hash, making brunch available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Prices are set at $68 for adults and $30 for kids at Herb & Sea, located at 131 West D St. in Encinitas.
The iconic Crown Room at Hotel del Coronado is hosting a lavish Easter brunch featuring a buffet filled with classic brunch dishes and a chilled seafood bar.
Brunch guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne, and afterward, kids can participate in an exclusive Easter egg hunt on the beach, reserved for brunch and hotel guests.
The Crown Room will serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at prices of $228 for adults and $117 for kids ages 5-10; children ages 4 and under eat for free.
In Little Italy, Juniper and Ivy will offer a gourmet Easter brunch menu that includes appetizers, followed by three courses.
Diners can choose from starters like caviar and rockfish tostada, followed by Pacific oysters and burrata as first course options.
Main courses feature dishes like blackened shrimp ‘n’ grits and green eggs and ham raviolo, concluding with dessert options like coco flan and churros with dark Mexican chocolate.
Marisi La Jolla, known for its Italian hearth cooking, will serve brunch with offerings that include a Brunch Martini and dishes like Eggs in Purgatory and house-made pasta carbonara.
The La Jolla restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations are also available for Mille Fleurs, a culinary staple in Rancho Santa Fe, where a three-course prix fixe brunch is on the menu.
Starters include lobster bisque and Irish smoked salmon, with entrée choices of traditional duck confit and prime New York steak ‘n’ eggs.
Dessert options include strawberry rhubarb pie and Valrhona dark chocolate pot de crème.
Brunch reservations at Mille Fleurs are available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is hosting an Easter “Eggstravaganza” at Costa de la Luna, promising the largest Easter egg hunt in the area with over 15,000 eggs.
Brunch features made-to-order specialties, a chilled seafood bar, and bottomless mimosas, with reservations available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The egg hunt is scheduled for 11 a.m. and is reserved exclusively for overnight resort guests, members, and brunch patrons.
The cost for brunch is $190 for adults and $75 for kids ages 4-11.
Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel is catering to a more adult crowd with a fun “not your Grandma’s Easter brunch” experience, available for those aged 21 and over.
The event will feature DJs, a Golden Egg Hunt with bar prizes, Easter-themed cocktails, and a brunch buffet that includes unique dishes like shrimp ‘n’ grits and Hawaiian roll French toast.
Guests are encouraged to dress in retro Sunday best for this event, which is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a price of $68 per person.
Finally, the Sheraton San Diego Resort’s flagship restaurant, Rumorosa, features a festive Easter Bunny Brunch with seasonal dishes like Carrot Cake Waffles and Eggs Benedicto.
Kiddos can partake in an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny, and brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At Rumorosa, brunch costs $85 for adults and $35 for kids.
This Easter, families and friends in San Diego County have a multitude of delicious dining options, making the holiday memorable and stress-free.
Whether you’re enjoying a lavish buffet or a gourmet prix fixe menu, there’s something for everyone to celebrate this special occasion.
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